This article was originally published in my Oct. 7, 2022 newsletter. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) released version 1 of the Matter smart home interoperability protocol this week, and I and millions (maybe just tens of thousands) of … [Read more...]
It’s not yet fall, but Matter is already here
If you know where to look, the Matter smart home protocol is already here. At the IFA show in Berlin which took place this week, Eve Systems is showing off its sensors interoperating with other Matter-compatible devices, while Google has a sign-up … [Read more...]
Podcast: Is Kickstarter still relevant for smart devices?
This week we start off talking about the Federal Trade Commission suing a data broker for sharing sensitive location data. It's a topic we're following closely, in part because location information can't be anonymized even when companies promise that … [Read more...]
Podcast: Is Helium full of hot air?
We start this week's show with a deep dive into a popular post from this week about the Helium network. The report pointed out that Helium only made $6,500 in the month of June from data rates. We explain why that's not a surprise and what it will … [Read more...]
Eve Motion with Thread review: Simple and speedy smarts
The next generation of Eve Motion sensor is available and although it only adds one major new feature, it’s a great one. The newest $40 Eve Motion adds Thread support, prepping it for Matter. That means you should be able to use with non-HomeKit … [Read more...]
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